Smoke Detector Brand Question (BRK ?)

May 05, 2007 1 Replies

Hello:



Was just at Ace Hardware, and saw they were selling Familt Gard brand ionization Smoke Detectors for only $ 5.50



Said on the box that they are manufactured by some outfit called BRK Brands in Illinois. They are mfg. in Mexico.



I saw that BRK also has some AC powered units being sold under their own names.



All are UL approved They also have a seal on the box from the State Of Calif Fire Marshal.



Never heard of BRK.



For only $ 5.50, I can't help wondering.



Are these reputable units ? Are they "probably" safe and O.K. to use ?



Why so cheap compared to Kidde and First alert for comparable styles? Any history on ?



Any thoughts on would be appreciated.



Thanks, Bob


I was given this recommendation for smoke detectors. Replace every 10 years (per NFPA) or till the warranity runs out (per common sense), which ever is sooner (per safety). So I go for the manufacturer that stands behind their product the most, by offering longer warrantees.

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